blender-3d-viz
DesignCreate 3D network topology visualizations in Blender from CDP/LLDP neighbor data
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Blender 3D Network Visualization
Create stunning 3D network topology visualizations in Blender from CDP/LLDP neighbor data. Network engineers can request topology drawings via natural language, and NetClaw translates neighbor discovery data into 3D rendering commands.
When to Use
- Visualizing network topology in 3D for presentations
- Creating topology diagrams from CDP/LLDP neighbor data
- Exporting network diagrams as PNG images
- Customizing device colors and adding labels
- Demonstrating network architecture to stakeholders
MCP Server
- Server:
blender-mcp(community MCP via uvx) - Command:
uvx blender-mcp(stdio transport) - Host: Windows running Blender with BlenderMCP addon (port 9876)
- Requirements: Blender 3.0+, BlenderMCP addon installed and connected
Available Tools
| Tool | Parameters | What It Does |
|---|---|---|
get_scene_info | None | Returns current Blender scene objects |
create_object | type, name, location, scale | Creates primitives (cube, sphere, cylinder) |
modify_object | name, position?, rotation?, scale? | Transform position/rotation/scale |
set_material | object_name, color, metallic?, roughness? | Apply colors and materials |
execute_blender_code | code | Run arbitrary Python in Blender |
Workflow Examples
Draw Network Topology
# Draw topology from CDP/LLDP data
"Draw the network topology in Blender using CDP data"
# Visualize neighbors for a specific device
"Visualize the CDP neighbors for core-rtr-01 in 3D"
# Create diagram from LLDP data
"Create a 3D network diagram from the LLDP data"
# Quick topology request
"Show me the network topology in Blender"
Export Visualization
# Export as PNG
"Export the Blender scene as topology.png"
# Save the diagram
"Save the network diagram as a PNG file"
# Render to image
"Render the topology to an image"
Customize Visualization
# Color customization
"Color router-1 red"
"Make all switches purple"
"Change the color of the firewalls to orange"
# Add labels
"Add labels to all devices"
"Label each device with its hostname"
# Highlighting
"Highlight router-1"
"Make core-rtr-01 stand out"
Scene Management
# Clear scene
"Clear the Blender scene"
"Reset the 3D view"
# Query scene
"What objects are in the Blender scene?"
"List the devices in Blender"
Device Color Mapping
| Device Type | Color | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Router | Blue | (0.2, 0.4, 0.8) |
| Switch | Green | (0.2, 0.7, 0.3) |
| Firewall | Red | (0.8, 0.2, 0.2) |
| Access Point | Yellow | (0.9, 0.8, 0.2) |
| Unknown | Gray | (0.5, 0.5, 0.5) |
Device types are inferred from hostnames:
- Contains "rtr" or "router" → Router
- Contains "sw" or "switch" → Switch
- Contains "fw" or "firewall" or "asa" → Firewall
- Contains "ap" or "wap" or "wireless" → Access Point
Integration with Other Skills
- pyats-run: Query CDP/LLDP neighbor data from live devices
- suzieq-show: Query network state from SuzieQ observability platform
- canvas-a2ui: Alternative 2D visualization in chat
Error Handling
| Error Code | Meaning | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| CONNECTION_FAILED | Blender not running or addon not connected | Start Blender, click 'Connect to Claude' in BlenderMCP panel |
| ADDON_NOT_READY | Addon not connected | Press 'N' in Blender, find BlenderMCP tab, click 'Connect' |
| NO_CDP_DATA | No neighbor data available | Query network devices first via pyats-run or suzieq-show |
| TIMEOUT | First command may timeout | This is normal - retry the same command |
| EXPORT_FAILED | Export failed (window minimized) | Ensure Blender window is visible |
Notes
- Read-only operations - no ServiceNow CR gating required
- Maximum 25 devices rendered per topology (performance limit)
- First command may timeout - subsequent commands are faster
- Requires Windows running Blender (WSL connectivity to Windows host)
- All operations logged to GAIT audit trail